The University of Arizona (UA) is a public land-grant research university in Tucson, Arizona. Founded in 1885 by the 13th Arizona Territorial Legislature, it was the first university in the Arizona Territory. The university is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities Very High Research Activity". The University of Arizona is one of three universities governed by the Arizona Board of Regents. As of 2021, the university enrolled 49,471 students in 19 separate colleges/schools, including the University of Arizona College of Medicine in Tucson and Phoenix and the James E. Rogers College of Law, and is affiliated with two academic medical centers (Banner University Medical Center Tucson and Banner University Medical Center Phoenix). In 2021, University of Arizona acquired Ashford University.
The University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson is a premier institution shaping healthcare's future through excellence in education, research, and compassionate patient care. Established in 1967 as Arizona's first medical school, it is a vital part of the University of Arizona Health Sciences in Tucson. The college is dedicated to training skilled, compassionate physicians prepared to serve diverse communities, including underserved populations. It offers comprehensive medical education, advanced graduate programs, and conducts groundbreaking research, particularly in precision medicine. Integrated with state-of-the-art facilities and clinical partners like Banner – University Medicine, the college fosters a collaborative environment focused on advancing health and wellness for Arizona and beyond.
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